Other conditions Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal because he did not file a timely substantive appeal in response to the October 5, 2016 statement of the case.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for post laminectomy syndrome, fusion of L5-S1 was denied as the evidence did not show forward flexion to 30 degrees or less nor ankylosis of the thoracolumbar spine.,The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for left lower extremity radiculitis prior to December 24, 2014 was denied as there was no evidence of moderate incomplete paralysis of the sciatic nerve.,The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for left lower extremity radiculitis from December 24, 2014 was denied as there was no evidence of moderately severe incomplete paralysis of the sciatic nerve.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for a neck disorder, but denied the claim as there is no evidence that the current condition is related to service or any other compensable period.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an effective date prior to September 17, 2013, for adding her current spouse J.P. as a dependent and also denied the overpayment created due to removing her former spouse J.W.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations for the Veteran's stomach and neurological conditions are inadequate, and thus remanded to obtain additional evaluations.

The Veteran's right-hand fracture residuals of the 2nd metacarpal need to be reviewed again due to new evidence submitted by VA.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for allergies, respiratory disability, vision disability, and headaches due to inadequate medical opinions in previous VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's Raynaud's syndrome is caused or aggravated by his service-connected heart condition.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral lower extremity swelling, to include as secondary to hypertension, should be remanded due to inadequate examination and review of her claims file.

The Veteran's right thumb disability is remanded due to inadequate examination regarding flare-ups and functional loss.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left foot injury with arthritis due to potential aggravation during service and the need for further medical examination.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's appeal regarding payment or reimbursement of medical services received at Monongalia General Hospital on May 25, 2016 is remanded for further development to determine if he received VA medical services within the required timeframe.

The Board denied service connection for a personality disorder as it is not considered a disease or injury eligible for VA compensation, and there was no evidence of additional disability on top of the personality disorder from a superimposed disease or injury in service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for colon cancer and the cause of death due to potential exposure to herbicide agents during active duty. The Veteran's military records indicate he served in Thailand, but it is unclear if he was exposed to herbicide agents there or elsewhere.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete records and need for clarification on the onset of the Veteran's foot conditions.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's service connection claim for menstrual problems due to new lay evidence submitted since the last denial. The issue of service connection for residuals status post hysterectomy is remanded as a VA examination is needed.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating of his right lower extremity varicose veins has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal in February 2019.

The Veteran passed away during the appeal, so their case is dismissed.

The Veteran's initial compensable evaluation for residuals of a tonsillectomy is being remanded due to insufficient medical evidence and the need for a new VA examination.